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BKF Parking & Transit

Use Buchanan St. Access to Beat the Traffic!

PARK AT GOLDEN GATE FIELDS &
RIDE OUR FREE SHUTTLES TO THE KITE FEST

Use Buchanan St. Access to Beat the Traffic!

PARKING AT ALL LOTS IS $20
(PLEASE NOTE THAT RV'S PAY $50.O0)

For preferred access to the Golden Gate Fields Parking use the
Buchanan St. (north) access route.

When traveling south bound on Hwy 80:
the Clevland exit is labled only as "Albany Exit."

When traveling south-bound on Hwy 580:
the Buchanan St. exit is from the freeway's left lane.

PLEASE NOTE:
SHUTTLES DO NOT STOP
AT THE ATHLETIC FIELDS AT
THE WEST END OF GILMAN ST.

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FREE VALET BIKE PARKING

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PARKING FEE - $20

PUBLIC TRANSIT:
AC Transit's 51B Bus serves a route that includes Rockridge Bart, Downtown Berkeley Bart and West Berkeley. The 51B weekend schedule every 25-30 minutes. 
51B SOUTH BOUND SCHEDULE   51B NORTH BOUND SCHEDULE
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BICYCLE OR WALK FROM WEST BERKELEY & BEYOND:
Many Kite Fest veterans know that one of the easiest ways to get to the even it park in West Berkekely and walk or bike to the Kite Fest via the pedestrian bridge.
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VALET BIKE PARKING:
Valet Bike Parking is provided by the Albany Strollers & Rollers and Richmond's Rich City Rides. Though not mandatory, a small donation to these organizations is always appreciated. For more information about these organizations visit them here: Albany Strollers & Rollers  Rich City Rides
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PARK AT GOLDEN GATE FIELDS & RIDE THE FREE SHUTTLES:
Take the Buchanan / Albany exit from Highways 80 or 580, and go west the the Golden Gate Fields. From there our free shuttle buses will take you to the Kite Fest. Parking is $20 per car and includes free shuttle service to and from the festival. We are excited to have Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) joining our kite festival and providing staff for our Golden Fields Overflow parking area. Please remember to never drink and drive. For more information about MADD you can stop by their booth at the Kite Fest or visit: www.MADD.org
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PARKING IN THE MARINA:
Limited parking is available within the Berkeley Marina and a free shuttle will serve all lots within the Marina. Parking in the Marina is managed by the Berkeley Rotary Club and your $20 parking fee goes to support valuable community programs.

All fee lots within the Marina are operated under contract with the City of Berkeley by volunteers from the Berkeley Rotary Club. For more information about the Rotary Club please visit: www.Rotary.org

Handicap accessible parking options are available free of charge in speical areas near the festival entrance. All vehicles parked in this area must display the handicap placard
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BERKELEY KITE FESTIVAL PARKING ADVISORY:
Please be advised that traffic in the area of the Berkeley Marina may be subject to heavy delays between 10 am and 7 pm during the Berkeley Kite Festival.

Please also be advised that per police and fire safety regulations, parking will be completely prohibited along either sides of major roads in the Marina including University Ave., Marina Blvd, and Spinnaker Way. Vehicle access will also be significantly restricted on Marina Blvd. and Spinnaker Way.

The City will exercise ZERO TOLERANCE for cars parked illegally or on unpaved surfaces. These vehicles damage our land and wildlife. Illegally parked cars will be cited and subject to tow at the owner’s expense. Save money and stress by choosing one of the following parking options listed below. Don’t forget - entrance to the Kite Festival itself is free!
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FREE PARKING OPTIONS:
Kite Festival Attendees are asked to consider free parking east of I-80 and walking/biking across our new Bike/Pedestrian Bridge. Enjoy a scenic view of the SF Bay while walking to our great kite display and festival.
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The Berkeley Kite Festival is supported in part
by a grant civic arts grant from the City of Berkeley